Pass

La Cantina Grill

1911 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Restaurant ZIP 60616 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Apr 7, 2026

La Cantina Grill was last inspected on April 7, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

April 7, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the following equipment and maintain: prep tables (tops and bottoms), exterior surfaces of fryers and other cooking equipment, under grills and shelves inside of refrigeration units.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors under around and behind kitchen equipment where needed. Clean under dishmachine to remove standing water. Clean vents in washrooms on ceiling to remove light dust observed.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

19 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at the handwashing sink at the bar area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dry ingredient containers not labeled in the rear food prep area. Instructed to label and maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed pans of whole fruits stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to refrain from storing food items on the floor and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a container of clean cooking utensils stored on the floor across from the cooking equipment. Instructed to refrain from storing clean utensils on the floor and maintain.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the slight black like substance build up on the panel above the ice, in the interior of the ice machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one blown out light bulb above the ventilation hood. Instructed to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the front bar area with dirt and small debris build up on the floor, also observed dirt and small debris on the floor in the rear food prep area under cooking and non cooking equipment also rear dish washing area with standing water under the dish washing machine. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk items in non original containers not labeled with common name. Instructed person in charge to label all bulk containers with common name of ingredient and maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed small prep table in bar area to be rusted. Instructed person in charge to repair to be smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grime on floor in dish room under equipment. Observed build up of food debris in floor drain in dish room. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floor tiles in ladies room have water pooling in and around the tiles. Instructed to correct to remove standing water.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Found a pink substance at the chute area of the ice machine. Instructed to remove all ice and detail clean interior of ice machine. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Found the following items in walk in cooler at improper temperature. Cooked steak in metal sealed container at 53.5 degrees 50 lbs, cooked chicken in metal sealed container 57.3 degrees 75 lbs, cooked rice in a metal sealed container 55.4 degrees 50 lbs all product has been discarded and denatured at this time. 175 lbs $450 value priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Bar gun drain lines must drain into dump sink or open drain lines. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floor tiles in ladies room have water pooling in and around the tiles. Instructed to correct to remove standing water.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine. Instructed to locate or provide.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed a handwashing sign is needed at the handwashing sink located in the front food prep area. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 4-303.11(b) observed facility not properly sanitizing utensil. Observed 3 detergent containers attached to the low-temperature dish machine and facility sanitizing at 0ppm due to sanitizer not being attached to the low-temperature dish machine. Inspector informed the manager that all 3 containers were detergent and a proper utensil sanitizer should be properly attached to the low-temperature dish machine at all times. The manager retrieved a container of sanitizer and attached sanitizer to the low-temperature dish machine during the inspection, and the low-temperature dish machine was sanitizing at 100ppm by the end of the inspection. Recommended always verifying adequate sanitizer is available by using chemical test strips to test sanitation level. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a:2,&b) observed time/temperature control for safety foods (diced tomatoes, sour cream etc) inside of a 3 door prep cooler at improper cold holding temperatures; 5 lbs of diced tomatoes at 52f, about 1 lb of sour cream at 58f, about 6 lbs of cheese at 57f, about 2 lbs of guacamole at 57f, 3 lbs of pork at 53f and about 2 lbs of pico de gallo at 53f. Instructed to discard and denature all said tcs foods and always maintain all tcs foods at 41f or below at all times. All foods discarded are worth $116. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: 4-301.11 observed a 3 door refrigeration unit, with tcs foods inside, at an improper cold holding temperature of 58f during the inspection. Instructed not to put tcs foods inside of said unit and always maintain all refrigeration units at 41f or below at all times. Said refrigeration unit tagged and held for inspection by cdph and may not be used. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of live insect activity in the food prep area. Observed about 5 small flies on the ceiling in the dishwashing area and about 5 live large flies flying around in the food prep area. Instructed to eliminate live insect activity, clean and sanitize affected areas, and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed single service tortilla masa containers being re-used. Instructed not to re-use single-service containers.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine. Instructed to locate or provide.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed floors with accumulated food and grease debris by the cooking equipment and hot holding units. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed food handler certificates for male food handlers unavailable for inspector's review. Instructed to meet requirements.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  8. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean exterior surfaces of cooking equipment and storage shelves inside of walk-in cooler.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors around under and behind various kitchen equipment.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from march 21, 2019 as required. No food allergen training certificate as required for city of chicago food service managers; must obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: See violation #60.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  9. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic that a vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the interior bottom of fryer to remove grease and food particles.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors around and behind prep tables and other kitchen equipment where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed the pic that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food hanadlers preparing food plates of ready to eat foods bare handed. Instructed manager all ready to eat foods must be handled with tongs, paper or gloves at all times. Food handlers washed hands and put on gloves. Critical violation 7-38-010(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Rubber gaskets on reach in cooler drawers in need of replacing. Worn correct and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine in need of cleaning to remove build up, must clean interior of reach in freezer, and clean shelves in walk in cooler. Correct and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors under cooking equipment and behind reach in cooler in need of cleaning to remove food spills. Correct and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling in dishwasing area in need of cleaning to remove all food splatter. Correct and maintain.

  11. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the cold holding drawers of prep area. Foods ranged from 47.8f to 50f which included 12lbs of cooked diced chicken and 14lbs of steak. Value $56, 26 pounds disgarded. Instructed that all potentially hazardous foods must be maintained at 40f or below. Critical violation 7-38-005(a) issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean food debris on table where burner is along the sides and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must provide missing light shields with end caps at ceiling in prep area and where needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at base of faucet at exposed hand wash sink in prep area. Must repair.

  12. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the following: interior bottom of fryer to remove grease and food particles, exterior surfaces of fryer, stove and interiors of refrigeration units and shelving inside of the walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floors under and around cooking equipment to remove grease and standing water and inside of walk-in cooler to remove standing water underneath the shelves.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the vents in washrooms to remove light dust noted on vents. Instructed to clean the walls around and behind cooking equipment and pipes connected to the equipment to remove grease.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found a leak at the pipe underneath the three comp sink; repair leak at pipe.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Found no themometers inside of refrigeration units and freezers; provide thermometers.

  13. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Found the ambient air temperature of the two door prep cooler at 57.6f. Instructed that unit must be able to maintain foods at 40f or below. Unit tagged held for inspection and cannot be used until reinspected by the chicago dept of health. Must fax or email a request to remove the tag to 312 746-4240 or email at cdphfood@cityofchicago.org. Critical violation 7-38-005(a) issued.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the two door prep cooler. Foods ranged from 51f to 55f which included pork, chorizo, bacon and sliced tomatos. Value $50 8 pounds disgarded. Instructed that all potentially hazardous foods must be maintained at 40f or below. Critical violation 7-38-005(a) issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the following: interior bottom of fryer to remove grease and food particles, exterior surfaces of fryer, stove and interiors of refrigeration units and shelving inside of the walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floors under and around cooking equipment to remove grease and standing water and inside of walk-in cooler to remove standing water underneath the shelves.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the vents in washrooms to remove light dust noted on vents. Instructed to clean the walls around and behind cooking equipment and pipes connected to the equipment to remove grease.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found a leak at the pipe underneath the three comp sink; repair leak at pipe.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Found no themometers inside of refrigeration units and freezers; provide thermometers.

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Dish machine exerior surfaces not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Bottom shelf of drawer cooler not clean, food debris noted. Instucted to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Standing water inside walk_in cooler, instructed to elminate and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Several ceiling light fixture in kitchen missing a shield, instructed to install.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Drain line for soda gun not draining properly at bar. Hand sink at dish washing area with a minor leak at bottom. Instructed to reapir.

  15. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observed 8lbs of rice cooked the night before in reach in refrigerator at 61.0 f. Food was improperly cooled and voluntarily discarded. Rice was valued at $15. Critical violation 7-38-005 (a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed table in dish machine with with rust and hole in metal base. Must repair or replace table.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed sink in dish area used for thawing shrimp and food prep. Must install splash guards on eash side of sink in order to protect food.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed gaskets on bar refrigerators and reach in refrigerator in cooking area with unclean gaskets. Clean all gaskets and maintain in a sanitary condition.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed exterior of dry goods containers for rice and beans unclean. Must clean and maintain exterior of all food storage containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed no exposed hand wash sink in dishwashing area. Must install exposed hand sink that is convenient and accessible to be used only for handwashing.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Make sure all reach in refrigerators have thermometers and are checked regularly to make sure all refrigeration units are maintaining 40f or less at all times.

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All raw wood in need of sealing or removing. Must correct and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Interior of reach in coolers in need of cleaning to remove all food spill. Must correct and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Walls in dish area in need of cleaning to remove all splatter. Must correct and maintain at all times.

  17. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly. Must store inverted.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean by dishwashing areas.

  18. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical9 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND 10LBS OF COOKED BEEF INSIDE REFRIGERATOR AT 49.0F AND 20LBS OF COOKED RICE AT 57.5F. SAID FOOD PRODUCTS WERE PREPARED AND COOLED DOWN ON 02/23/11. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS, APPROXIMATE VALUE$ 125.00. INSTRUCTED TO COOL HOT FOODS FROM 140F TO 70F IN TWO HOURS AND 70F TO 40F IN FOUR HOURS. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AT REAR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to not reuse single use plastic containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Provide cover for ice bin at bar. Repair fan cover inside refrigerator.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean under chips hot holding unit, under around dish machine, under one compartment sink, soda gun holders at bar, cabinets at bar, interior of three compartment sink at bar, and exterior of grease trap at three compartment sink at rear.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AT BAR AND TOILET ROOMS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS, OVER HEAD PIPING ABOVE BAR AND DINING AREA, PROVIDE FILTERS AT RIGHT SIDE OF VENTILATION HOOD, CLEAN WALLS AT PREP AREA, SEAL AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaks under piping at three compartment sink at rear, under dish machine, and under one compartment sink. Reroute waste lines from soda guns into floor drain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND ITEMS FROM REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Provide container with sanitizing solution for wash clothes.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.